recipes: #appetizer/snack

  • Albondigas
  • Arancini
  • Bastilla
    minced garlicRice bran oil for fryingsmoked paprikaKosher salt and black pepperyellow onionsminced gingerchicken thighsRas al hanoutchicken stocksaffron threadsbay leavescinnamon stickcinnamoncilantrosliced almondsgolden raisinspowdered sugarfueille de brick doughbutter
  • Beef Negimaki
    beefscallionsstring beans or asparagussoy saucemirinsake (optional)sugarvegetable oil
  • Black Bean and Cheese Empanadas
    all-purpose flourKosher saltsugarbaking powdercold unsalted butterwaterextra flour for dustingrice bran oilyellow onionjalapenogarliccuminchili powdergranulated sugarblack beansKosher salt and black pepper to tasteshredded mozzarellaeggswater
  • Bruschetta Three Ways
    baguettesextra-virgin olive oilKosher saltgarlicgolden raisinswhite wineextra-virgin olive oilartichoke quartersceleryshallotsgarlichoneybalsamic vinegarchopped mint leavesKosher salt and ground black pepperpine nutsricotta cheesemozzarella cheese curdKosher saltHot water (about 160 F)2-3 heirloom tomatoesbasilextra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and ground black pepperquail eggsSpanish white anchovies (boquerones)4 or 5 roasted Piquillo peppersthymeextra-virgin olive oilKosher salt and ground black pepper
  • Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Crème Fraiche
  • Carne Asada Tacos
    masa harina (Mexican corn flour)warm waterKosher saltrice bran oil or butterskirt steakrice bran oilchile powderminced garlicKosher saltground black pepperlime juiceonionsJuice of 1 limecilantroKosher salt and black pepper to tastetomatillogarlicyellow onionjalapenosavocados
  • Chengdu Mushroom Dumplings
  • Chicken Empanadas
    AP floursaltsugarbaking powderbutterwaterchicken thighspaprikacuminchili powdergarlicsaltvegetable oilonionflourwaterfresh lime juicesugarrocoto pepperboiled eggsgreen oliveseggsegg yolkwater
  • Chicken Yakitori
    sakesoy saucesugargarlic piece fresh gingerskinlessgreen onion (white part only)sakemirinsoy saucesugarcornstarch mixed with 2 tsp waterYakitori sauce and togarashi pepper
  • Chilled Soba Noodle Salad with Sesame Dressing
    dried soba noodlesrice bran oilshiitake mushroomssoy saucerice bran oilZest of 1 limewhite misosoy sauceunseasoned rice vinegartoasted sesame oilgrated gingerhoneySrirachalime juicetoasted sesame seedsscallionsdaikon sproutstoasted sesame seedsEnglish cucumberpurple cabbageshelled edamamecilantro